eczema

Eczema or dermatitis is inflammation of the skin. Generally it is a symptom of some underlying condition. It is characterised by redness, scaling, crusting, swelling and itching of skin. It can occur as a result of infection, allergic reaction, and inappropriate immune responses or even due to non-specific reasons. Treatment includes steroids, immunosuppressants and topical creams. One can expect limited relief with these but there are chances of side effects. […]

Eczema refers to a medical condition characterized by inflammation and irritation of skin. Atopic eczema and atopic dermatitis are the common forms of eczema. It is often found in people who have tendency to develop allergic reactions to certain compounds. The condition generally improves in children as they age but in few it continues for the rest of the life. However, the condition can be kept under control by using […]

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Arthritis is a medical condition characterized by swollen and painful joints. It affects children as well as adults irrespective of age. There are many types of arthritis; some common ones are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, infectious arthritis, gout etc. The common features of this disease include: Stiffness of joints Muscle ache and pain Inability to use the limb Fatigue Loss of flexibility Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the two common forms […]

Turmeric is one such herb that the more you get to know about it the more it leaves you amazed. Curcumin is its biologically most important molecule and offers it the brilliant yellow color. Turmeric is mainly used as a spice but traditional systems of medicine use it as a cure for all. One of its most important pharmacological activities is turmeric’s anti-cancer property. We have already covered this in […]

I am very excited to write about this dish, guess why? Because it is super yum and super nutritious! Well first let me be very honest, when I first came across the name of this dish, all that I could think of was some kind of Chinese therapy, well “Healing Bowls” it is. So for the benefit of those of you not up to date with the latest terminologies of […]

Gout affects the joints and is a type of arthritis which occurs when there is an excess buildup of uric acid in the body. This causes formation of crystals on the joints which leads to inflammation. Uric acid is a waste product that is made in our body and normally it dissolves in blood and excreted by the kidneys. However at times uric acid levels are too high in the […]

Sexually transmitted diseases are infections transferred due to unsafe sexual practices. Bacteria, viruses and parasites cause STDs. Some STDs can be transferred through non sexual activities, eg: HIV can be transferred from mother to child during pregnancy. Sexually transmitted infections are transferred through the mucous membranes of the genitals, mouth, respiratory tract and eyes. Mainly they are transferred via body fluids and can also be spread by skin contact. STDs […]

Okay, so lately there has been lot of confusion on how much turmeric one can take in a day and how many times one should take it. The primary reason for the confusion on “how much” arises from the fact that one can take turmeric (and thus its active ingredient) in so many ways: Fresh turmeric root Turmeric dried root powder Supplement with various % of curcumin present Fluid extract […]

The oldest memory I have of using turmeric is that of taking it with milk. So here I discuss how turmeric when used with milk can be beneficial for various health problems and some common ways of preparing your turmeric milk. Turmeric milk benefits Turmeric has been used as a spice in Indian recipes and as Ayurvedic medicine for many thousands of years. Turmeric offers many health benefits since it […]

Turmeric paste is also popularly known as “GOLDEN PASTE” and the reason is obvious why. There are so many recipes available to make golden paste. The paste can prove to be super useful for both pets and humans. What is needed for making golden paste 1/2 cup turmeric powder (125 mls) – Use organic powder. Here are some tips to buy a good one> 1 cup water (250 mls) 1/2 […]

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you would already know that turmeric or curcuma longa has been used as a spice for centuries in Asian cuisine and is widely cultivated in India. Curcumin and other curcuminoids (key which are chemical compounds in turmeric) offer numerous health benefits since they are powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial agents. It is a popular ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine. Today, turmeric […]

Facial masks are available in various styles and types. You get peel-off masks, clay or cream masks. Face masks are applied to cleaned and dried skin and left for a few minutes until it completely dries off before rinsing it. There are commercially available masks with diverse ingredients and meant for different types of skin. You can also make your own face masks using ingredients found at home. Home facial […]

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